Beinn a' Bhuiridh from Lochawe
An 898 m Corbett in Glen Coe, climbed from Lochawe over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 850 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 898 m
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About this walk
Beinn a' Bhuiridh from Lochawe is a hard 4.6 km out-and-back walk with 850 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Lochawe, A85 (grid reference NN 078 268). It climbs Beinn a' Bhuiridh (898 m), a Corbett.
Beinn a' Bhuiridh rises to 898 m in Glen Coe, 2 km south of Stob Daimh, high enough to be a Corbett.
From Lochawe, A85, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Lochawe, head across the hillside towards Beinn a' Bhuiridh.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Beinn a' Bhuiridh.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
898 m
On the way
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Falls of CruachanWaterfall · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn a' Bhuiridh from Lochawe take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 4.6 km route, which has 850 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lochawe, A85 (grid reference NN 078 268). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn a' Bhuiridh (898 m, Corbett).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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